Uber Cube

During this 50th episode of Uber Cube, Anthony and Stu discuss unusual cards with cube potential that if reviewed through another lens just may enhance your cube environments. We analyze Blood-Forged Battle Axe and Toggo with ROCK and how these two cards mathematically provide interesting choices to cube curators and players breeching multiple archetypes and play styles within cube. Thank you to t...

During this community response episode we posed the the question: "Question for the community: What are your cubes rules? Example (No hexproof or protections, theme ie enchantment only, no rares ie uncommon common, only certain creature types in theme, etc.) The rules for inclusion or exclusion you make. Happy cubing!" This was both a fun and inciteful episode where both May and Anthony...

During this episode Anthony aka Uber Bear and Chris aka Sammich analyze multidirectional signposts within our cube environments. The team discusses a highlighted card with Sammich's Peasant Cube and Uber Bear's Artifact Cube that allows drafters a bevy of deck building options. Using the methods and card choices discussed you too can enrich your cube curation and deck drafting skills. Th...

During this episode Anthony aka Uber Bear and May  aka Myagic deep dive into examining sub types through another lens.  Our focus card Harmonic Prodigy serves as a perfect example of how reviewing secondary and tertiary abilities entwined within your cube environments can result in dynamic play experiences. We navigate through the magic minefield of triggers to find interesting ways to enhance our...

During this episode Team Uber Cube is joined by Chill MTG aka Jonathan as we discuss his winter desert cube Dragons of Winter's Night.  In this episode we discuss the construction of a desert cube and the interesting curation choices involved in designing this type of cube environment. In addition we discuss how card choices, art and music can combine to build a world for your drafters to enj...

Happy Cubing! Excuse our dust and join the festivities outdoors as Team Uber Cube celebrates its 10K downloads party. This was a jovial event with prize support and  interviews from each drafter pre and post the drafts.  We also collected metrics and completed a statistical analysis of the event as Dr. Jason Brinkley Ph. D ran surveys and will share the outcome in a future episode. In addition, we...

During this episode Anthony aka. Uber Bear, Chris Moore aka Sammich and D.R. Willsey  explore his mono white cube design. We discuss the trials and tribulations of designing a singular color cube and what makes this type of curation both interesting and challenging. We break down the components within the environment and how David differentiates the archetypes within a single-color environment. We...

Welcome to the Tin Street Market Tour starring Joven! During this episode Team Uber Cube is joined by special guest and metal head Stephen Konefal.  Anthony, Stu, May and Stephen chat on how music can be integrated and immerse your drafters into the cube experience.  The focus of this episode is the "The Munson Cube: Lords of Metal!" 180 Jund Cube and how the art, card name, and musical...

During this episode Anthony aka Uber Bear, Stu, and May chat on the nuances of top down and thematic cube designs. The team converses on the importance of brainstorming, theory crafting, archetypes, card pools, and immersion techniques to world build in cube. Thank you for listening and happy cubing! Cubes Discussed During this Episode: ➢ Fae Cube https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/fairytale ➢ Th...

During this episode we are joined by special guest Jonathan Brostoff aka Team Jbro along with Stu and Anthony as we chat on life gain in cube. The team discusses categorization of life gain by coining the terms "Stabilization" versus " Domination" as a method of gauging the impact of life gain as a mechanic. We also discuss the healthy volume, methods of measurement, as well as...

Welcome to Uber Cube After Dark: The Double Mint Tapes. During this unscripted afterhours episode Derek Gallen, May, Stu and Anthony enjoy a little bit more libations and have an open discussion on topics both cube curators and drafters will enjoy. We chatted on 5 color good stuff, Triomes, and what we love about the cube drafting experience. Thanks for listening and happy cubing!  Here is locatio...

During this episode Team Uber Cube (Anthony, Stu, May) are joined by Derek Gallen in an audacious 4 person round table discussion on what constitutes a bomb in cube. The panel discusses the subjective nature of bombs, prioritization, categorization, and what makes them tick.  Thanks for listening and happy cubing!  Here is location of the show notes including all the cards discussed during the sho...

During this episode Stu, May, and Anthony discuss the question "How do I make my cloned cube unique?" This was a listener submitted question where the team deep dives into resources that can be used to make your cube clone or copy different from the inspiration. We discuss design techniques, tools and strategies to make your cube stand out from the crowd. Thanks for listening and happy c...

During episode 1 of this 2-part series Anthony, Stu, and Myagic discuss  a listener submitted question "How do I make my cube unique from a clone or a copied cube?" We discuss the techniques, tools and resources curators can use to make your cube have a special identity apart from the original design inspiration. Thanks for listening and happy cubing!  Here is location of the show notes...

During episode3 of the series, Team Uber Cube (Anthony and Greg Westmoreland) discusses Greg's additions to the Dumpster Fire Cube Project.  We discuss the process by which he made those additions as well as how they interact the cards added by the other 10 curators.  Thanks for listening and happy cubing!    Step 1: Assign an admin to manage the database Step 2: Each curator submits 45+ card...

During this episode Anthony, Stu, and special guest Emperor Palpatine (Nathan) discuss the "Darkside of Cube" or balancing the volume of hate cards in your cube environments.  The team takes a problem solution based approach where we highlight cards that can impede certain archetypes versus  those that bolster game play experiences.  We truly appreciate your support, thanks for listening...

During episode 2 of the series, Team Uber Cube (Anthony and Christian) discusses Christian's additions to the Dumpster Fire Cube Project.  We discuss the process by which he made those additions as well as how they interact the cards added by the other 10 curators.  Thanks for listening and happy cubing!    Step 1: Assign an admin to manage the database Step 2: Each curator submits 45+ cards...

During this episode Anthony and Stu have a discussion on cube courtesy and etiquette.  Team Uber Cube approaches this discussion from the perspective of a vastly growing cube community emphasizing best practices from both a cube curator and a player's point of view.  We discuss the do's and don'ts from both a cube curator and player perspective. The episode is intented to promote be...

Episode 1 In this multi episode series where Team Uber Cube (10 Curators) are challenged to submit bulk rares (no greater than $2 US) in a first come first entry cube project where each curator builds upon the previous. This is a fun exercise in progress where you can learn the cube construction process by using those cards that haven't left your binder in years for limited to no cost.    The...

During this episode Stu and Anthony discuss The Super Friends Archetype and choosing Planewalkers for your cube environment. The team chats about the pros and cons of adding Planeswalkers to your environment in addition to how many are recommended. We discuss the evaluation of Planewalkers and how they can enrich your cube and game play experience. We also discuss the brass tacks percentages using...

During this episode Anthony aka. Uber Bear and special guest Chris Moore aka. Sammich discuss the intricacies of building and curating a Peasant Cube environment also known as Artisan. The team discusses the building blocks and key archetype components as well as conducts a deep dive into the path Chris Moore (our subject matter expert) completed to construct this somewhat challenging cube design...

During this episode both Anthony and Christian have an unscripted discussion on the topic "What is Cube?" The team in a fireside style of chat attempt to explain the entry points of building a cube to include the vision, archetypes, brainstorming and advanced tools that one can use to build their very first cube. This was a fun and lighthearted episode to record in which team Uber Cube h...

During this Holiday Special Team Uber Cube covers the story of Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and friends asking the question, where are they now?  This was a delightful episode to record as we follow the 1964 classic using characters lifted from the small screen to match MTG cards for all cube environments. This is a visual companion episode, so to unlock the full experience follow the show notes...

 During this episode both Anthony aka. Uber Bear and Stu discuss mono red burn in cube and its viability in all environments. We focus on on Lighting Bolt aka Hadoken! and the ramifications of including it in and other similar spells in your cube environments. We certainly hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording this episode. Happy Cubing! To check out the Fae Cube discussed during...

During this episode Anthony aka. Uber Bear and Stu take on the daunting task of evaluating modal spells Commands and Confluences in cube. The team breaks down each to determine if the choices provided are elegant or convoluted in a consortium of cube environments.  We hope that you enjoy and thank you for listening. Happy Cubing! An amazing film: Labyrinth  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091369/ Ch...